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Before you go
Your trip to Levoča.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Levoča – Prešov Destination Levoča and Spiš Castle
How to get there
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Letisko Poprad-Tatry (TAT) Poprad · 30 km
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Autobusová stanica Levoča 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car via the D1 highway, about 25 km from Poprad and 90 km from Košice. Buses connect Levoča with Poprad, Spišská Nová Ves, Prešov and Spišské Podhradie; the bus station is next to the walls, a few minutes’ walk from the square.
How many days
One day for the basilica, the square, the town hall and the climb to Mariánska hora. With an extra half day you can visit the Spiš museums and walk the walls at leisure.
When to go
From May to October, when days are longer and can be combined with Spiš Castle. The first weekend of July has the Mariánska hora pilgrimage and the town is crowded. In winter the center is quiet and cold.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
For the center, no: everything is walkable within the walls, and Mariánska hora has a road and a trail. A car helps if you plan to visit Spiš Castle, Žehra and Kežmarok in the same day, since buses have few departures.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Levoča
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Morning
Basilica of St. James and Master Paul Square
Enter the Basilica of St. James at the first opening time and see Master Paul’s altar and the Gothic side altars. Then walk around Master Paul Square, passing the Old Town Hall, the pillory (the cage of shame) and the house that hosts the Master Paul museum.
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Afternoon
Walls and Mariánska hora
Walk along the preserved section of the walls and leave the center heading north. Drive or hike—about a one-hour trail—to the Mariánska hora basilica, which offers views over Levoča and the Spiš region.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Levoča?
See Master Paul’s altar in the Basilica of St. James, Master Paul Square with the Old Town Hall and the walls, and climb to the Mariánska hora basilica.
How to get from Poprad to Levoča?
By car via the D1 highway, in about 25 minutes, or by bus, with departures throughout the day. The train is not a practical option for reaching the town.
How many hours to stay in Levoča?
Half a day for the basilica and the square; a full day to include Mariánska hora and the museums.
When is the Levoča pilgrimage?
Every year at the beginning of July, on the weekend of the Feast of the Visitation. The pilgrimage climbs to the Mariánska hora basilica and is the largest in the country.